We are cyclical beings - connect to your own rhythm with ceremonial cacao & cyclical rituals

We are cyclical – ceremonial cacao helps us remember our rhythm

In a world where we are often met with demands to constantly perform and be "on," it is a profound gift to be able to pause and remember that we, as humans, are cyclical beings. Our energy, mood, and needs follow natural rhythms that can be seen in nature, the moon, and in our own bodies – particularly evident in the menstrual cycle.

Ceremonial cacao is a gentle and powerful support for connecting to this cyclical nature. Cacao reminds us that we are not meant to be in high gear all the time. It invites us to remember and honor our inner rhythms – and that gives us a deeper connection to both ourselves and Mother Earth.

 

We follow a rhythm – it is natural to be cyclical

We are born into nature's cycles and often follow them without thinking. Our menstrual cycle, the seasons, and the phases of the moon are reflections of each other and mirror our inner world. When we learn to listen to and honor our cycle, we gain a deep understanding of how best to take care of ourselves – what we need, when to be active, and when to retreat.

Living cyclically means accepting that we cannot be "on" all the time. We must make room for rest and renewal, and that is precisely what ceremonial cacao invites us to do.

 

Autumn as a mirror of our inner cycle

Autumn is a time when nature prepares for winter's rest. Trees lose their leaves, and the earth becomes calmer. We can feel the same within ourselves. Autumn and winter invite us to honor our inner winter phase – the part of us that seeks peace, introspection, and inwardness.

Menstruation can be called our inner winter. It is a time when we let go, recharge, and gather energy. This transition and rest phase is not only important for our physical well-being but also for our mental and emotional balance.

 

Menstruation – a time to honor yourself and your cycle with rituals

When we talk about honoring our cycle, it's about creating space to support ourselves, especially during the menstrual phase. This is where rituals with ceremonial cacao and other tools like oracle cards come into play.

My menstrual ritual with ceremonial cacao

I have created a very special ritual that I would like to share with you – a ritual that supports you during menstruation and invites ceremonial cacao as a gentle support.

 

The ritual: Support yourself during menstruation with ceremonial cacao

1. Make your ceremonial cacao with love and exactly how you love it most, taking your time to prepare it. Rose tea/water, maca powder, bee pollen, yarrow, and damiana are all ingredients that provide extra support for your cycle and pamper your hormones.
   (you can buy ceremonial cacao & find recipes here on camillescacaolove.com)
   
   
2.  Find a quiet place. Sit with your cacao where you can be undisturbed. Preferably outdoors, allowing Mother Earth to hold you. She holds you and you can allow yourself to root, so that your insights and soaring into the higher energy layers of the universe keep you grounded and integrate your insights simultaneously.
   
   
3. Create a prayer space. Use flowers, candles, essential oils, crystals, or oracle cards around you as symbols of what you wish to honor within yourself. Oracle cards can be a special support for understanding what your body and mind need right now.
   
   
4. Honor your bleeding as a gift. As a thank you to your body for bleeding. Your menstruation is your body's way of letting go and cleansing. You can use this moment to tune into how your bleeding is your body's way of releasing stagnation, letting go, and giving back to the earth.
   
   Is there anything the blood should pass on to the earth?
   
   Are there any feelings, thoughts, beliefs you want to allow Mother Earth to receive?
   
   Send your intentions to the blood – If, like me, you use a menstrual cup, you can physically take your blood, send your intentions to the blood, give it a blessing with essential oils or simply energy as a thank you.
   
   And give it to earth. 🌏

 

Perhaps this is a new way to be with yourself and this part of your cycle.
This is just inspiration for how it might look for me when I honor my bleeding and allow it to be a loving and nourishing time. 

Take what you can use and feel free to add anything else that comes to you that you wish to do or take with you during the ritual.  🤎


My wonderful friend Augusta
Who is a cycle guide & body therapist and who BTW shares so much gold about women's cycles, cycle challenges, etc. - has also created a ritual you can try out and perhaps find inspiration in. 👇

Augusta's Bleeding Ritual 

You can also find Augusta on her

Instagram: powercyklus_augustamariia
Website: www.augustamariia.dk

 

Cacao's connection to blood and the wisdom of the Mayans

In Mayan culture, ceremonial cacao is seen as Mother Earth's blood – a deep connection between us and nature. Cacao has historically been given as a gift to midwives, pregnant, birthing, and breastfeeding women. This gift symbolizes honor and gratitude for the life-giving power that cacao and blood represent.

When we drink ceremonial cacao during menstruation or during transitional phases, we connect to this ancient energy and honored relationship between humanity and Mother Earth.

 

Sacred Cycles Oracle Cards – your tool for cyclical living

If you want to live more in tune with your cycle and gain deep insight into your inner rhythm, Sacred Cycles oracle cards and the journal are perfect. The cards guide you to understand where you are in your cycle and how best to support yourself – both physically and emotionally.

You can find Sacred Cycles and many other beautiful oracle cards as well as journals in my collection Oracle Cards. It's a fantastic way to create daily rituals that connect you to yourself, cacao, and Mother Earth.

 

Listen to the podcast: cacao and cycle

Soon my podcast episode will be released, where I talk about how you can use ceremonial cacao and oracle cards in your cycle. Here I share practical tips and a deeper understanding of how these rituals can support you in honoring your rhythm.

You can sneak peek the episode here now: [Cacao & Cycle]

 

 

Thank you for reading – I hope you feel inspired to invite ceremonial cacao and cyclical rituals more into your life. When we remember and live by our rhythms, we create a life with more presence, calm, and genuine connection to ourselves and the world around us.

 

 

 

You are also always very welcome to write to me if you have any questions or anything else.

My Instagram: @camillescacaolove 
My email info@camillescacaolove.com 🤎

 

 

Lots of love Camille